KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner testified Wednesday at her drug trial in Russia that, upon her arrest, a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning and officials instructed her to sign documents without providing an explanation. Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February. She acknowledged in … [Read more...] about Mercury’s Brittney Griner testifies in Russia drug trial
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Phoenix Mercury to Celebrate 32 Years of the ADA on Thursday, July 28
In recognition of the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury will ... … [Read more...] about Phoenix Mercury to Celebrate 32 Years of the ADA on Thursday, July 28
Russian trial of Brittney Griner focuses on medicinal use of cannabis
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use. Griner has acknowledged that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when she was arrested in February at a Moscow airport, but … [Read more...] about Russian trial of Brittney Griner focuses on medicinal use of cannabis
Skylar Diggins-Smith ruins pair of ankles in career night for Mercury
Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith is no stranger to a viral play across her time with the franchise and another one was added to the career highlight reel on Friday. While facing the Seattle Storm in Phoenix, Diggins-Smith came around an action for a dribble handoff in the fourth quarter. With some separation created, Diggins-Smith took advantage of her defender … [Read more...] about Skylar Diggins-Smith ruins pair of ankles in career night for Mercury
Taurasi, Mercury gift Sue Bird custom shoes in Bird’s Phoenix farewell
The Phoenix Mercury and guard Diana Taurasi gifted Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird a custom pair of shoes for her final regular season game in Phoenix. The Mercury won 94-78. Taurasi finished with 28 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks while Bird had two points and five assists. The duo that originally played together at the University of Connecticut … [Read more...] about Taurasi, Mercury gift Sue Bird custom shoes in Bird’s Phoenix farewell